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05/23/2014

The Perfect Light {Outfit}

So much about learning photography is catching the right light. I would love to be able to shoot during the golden hour every day - the time when the sun is low in the sky, and exposure is at maximum potential. But I work until later in the evening, and those precious hours when I get home are dedicated to my family.

Mondays are my photography and writing days, and I often have to take outfit photos in less than ideal lighting situations. I am forever searching for locations where there is the right amount of shade (usually shade from the buildings in the historic district where I work) or the light is filtered enough not to cause harsh shadows.

I passed the location where I shot these pictures a few times last week, and noticed there was a copse of trees that formed a perfect umbrella to diffuse the sunlight. I staked it out, wrote it in my journal, and made plans to shoot there the next time I could.

When I got there on Monday, the light was blinding everywhere but in my little hideaway. It was high noon, but the light came through the trees so evenly that there were no shadows to combat, and it flooded my camera sensor with beautiful saturated greens and golds. I can see why photographers get territorial about their favorite spots. This is definitely mine.

My inner drama queen came out a bit in these, but with such a magical location, I just couldn't help myself.

A friend of mine saw this white eyelet sundress at JC Penney last year, and said it reminded her of me. She was so sweet to buy it for me. I really do have the best friends/family.